Care Partner - Home Care

Lutheran Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Job summary

Lutheran Services is seeking a compassionate Care Partner for Immanuel Gardens Home Care in Buderim, QLD. This full-time role focuses on delivering person-centred care to older Australians living at home, helping them maintain independence with dignity and choice.

You will assess needs, create tailored care plans, and coordinate with families and service providers. Face-to-face visits are encouraged; after-hours support is shared among the care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, home care, or case management.
• Strong understanding of Home Care Packages, Support at Home and CHSP funding models.
• Demonstrated experience in care planning, assessments, and budget management.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, families and stakeholders.
• Person-centred, culturally safe and respectful approach.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients (face-to-face where possible) to understand needs, goals and funding levels.
• Develop and manage personalised care plans aligned to individual preferences and budgets.
• Conduct regular client check-ins (minimum monthly).
• Review and adjust care plans to remain relevant and effective.
• Liaise with families, carers and service providers to coordinate supports.
• Develop and monitor budgets and ensure services are delivered within funding.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with aged care standards.

Skills

Aged care

Home care

Case management

Care planning

Assessments

Budget management

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Qualifications in aged care

Job description

Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives - Every Single Day.

We are seeking a compassionate and organised Care Partner to join our Immanuel Gardens Home Care team.

Location: Buderim - QLD
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration: $39.91 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Employee Discounts & Benefits

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and delivering truly person-centred care to older Australians living at home. If you are seeking a Care Partner role with a reasonable case, look no further.

About The Role:

As a Care Partner, you will play a key role in supporting clients to live independently with dignity and choice. You will work closely with clients and their families to understand their needs, develop tailored care plans, and ensure services are delivered effectively and within budget.

This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role where you will:

• Meet with clients (initially face-to-face where possible) to understand their needs, goals and funding levels


• Develop and manage personalised care plans aligned to individual preferences and budgets


• Conduct regular client check-ins (minimum monthly contact in line with government requirements)


• Review and adjust care plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective


• Liaise with families, carers, and service providers to coordinate supports


• Develop and monitor budgets and ensure services are delivered within allocated funding


• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with aged care standards

Where face-to-face visits are not practical, ongoing engagement may occur via video calls. An after-hours phone is shared between the Care Partners.

About You:

You are someone who genuinely cares about people and enjoys building trust and connection. You are also organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple clients and priorities.

You Will Bring:

• Experience in aged care, home care, or case management


• Strong understanding of Home Care Packages, Support at Home and CHSP funding models


• Demonstrated experience in care planning, assessments, and budget management


• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with clients, families, and stakeholders


• A person-centred, culturally safe and respectful approach


• Strong organisational and documentation skills


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Requirements:

• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle


• National Police Check And/Or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)


• Qualifications in aged care are highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay up to $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 meals & entertainment


• Fitness Passport: discounted gym memberships for you and your family.


• Employee discounts – including health insurance, utilities, retail and more


• Employee Assistance Program – support for you and your family


• Learning & development support – grow your career and leadership capability
  Supportive, values-led team culture where people genuinely care

About The Organisation:

You will be joining a values-driven aged care provider committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care that empowers older people to remain in their homes and communities.

Be part of a team where your work has purpose, your wellbeing matters, and your contribution truly shapes the lives of older people in our community.